State Forest · Michigan
Stoney Creek Trail Camp
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-625-0211
Site map
The imagery of the campground. Press and hold the map to drop your own pins and notes; the operator publishes no site points here. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
Site map · loading…
About
This rustic equestrian campground, located in a scenic hardwood forest, offers direct access to the Shore-to-Shore Trail. Nine trailer sites (small and large) and a group area (max 100 people) are available. A 3500-watt generator-powered water pump provides potable water.
This 420-mile trail Shore-to-Shore Trail system, spanning from Empire to Oscoda, welcomes hikers and equestrians alike, offering breathtaking scenery along its east-west route. Two additional spur trails extend north and south, further expanding exploration opportunities.
For those seeking a more localized equestrian adventure, the Stoney Creek Equestrian Trail provides three scenic loops.
The campground is located 12 miles east of Indian River via M-68, M-33 N and Stoney Creek Road.
9 equestrian campsites. Open all year; the road may not be plowed in winter. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Aloha State Park (231-625-0211).
Also a group camp here (Stoney Creek Trail Camp); group rates apply.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 10° | -15° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -18° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | 0° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 32° | 7° | 83° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 43° | 28° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 62° | 53° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 60° | 55° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 55° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 43° | 31° | 75° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 31° | 11° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 22° | -4° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Aloha – North, Middle and South Sections · Michigan State Parks · 8 mi
- Burt Lake – East and West Loops · Michigan State Parks · 9 mi
- Black Lake State Forest Campground Lower · State Forest · 10 mi · 17 sites
- Black Lake State Forest Campground Upper · State Forest · 10 mi · 35 sites
- Onaway · Michigan State Parks · 10 mi
All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.